First Fed Community Conversation, The Importance of Local Journalism

Field Hall Presents: First Fed Community Conversation, The Importance of Local Journalism Tuesday, April 7th @ 6PM | Donna M. Morris Theater Free event, please RSVP | Donations appreciated The Importance of Local Journalism is an annual, thought‑provoking evening honoring the legacy of journalist John Brewer, whose work embodied the essential role of local reporting in a healthy democracy. Moderated by Brown Maloney (Radio Pacific) and featuring Brier Dudley (Seattle Times), Lloyd Mullen (Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader), and Amy Jeffries (KNKX Public Radio). Introduced by Eran Kennedy (Sound Publishing). This is a free event with general admission seating in the Donna M. Morris Theater. RSVP at fieldhallevents.org/tickets CLICK HERE TO RSVP LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE: tinyurl.com/comconjournalism – MODERATOR: BROWN MALONEY, Radio Pacific Brown M Maloney is the owner of Port Angeles based Radio Pacific which owns and operates KONP Radio, an ABC affiliate as well as two additional radio stations on the Olympic Peninsula. He is the retired 23 year owner/publisher of the Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum. Prior to weekly ownership, Maloney worked at daily newspapers in Anchorage AK, and Sacramento and Fresno, CA. From 1988 to 2011, Maloney served as a board member for the Sacramento based McClatchy Company, a major daily newspaper company operating 32 daily newspapers in 14 states. In addition, Maloney also served on the Seattle Times board of directors starting in 2006 for 15 years. In service to the state newspaper industry, Maloney has served as president of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association. Maloney’s ownership of various newspapers and radio stations provides him with valuable insight into business strategy and industry challenges. – PANELIST & SPEAKER: BRIER DUDLEY, Seattle Times Brier Dudley is the Editor of the Save the Free Press initiative at The Seattle Times, a position he has held since January 2021. Mr. Dudley has been a member of The Seattle Times staff for over 23 years, during which time he has served in various capacities including editorial board member, columnist, and reporter. He currently leads the company’s efforts to report on the local journalism crisis and advocates for the sustainability of independent media. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Dudley spent five years as an editorial writer and opinion columnist, where he covered regional policy, business, and trade. From 2000 to 2014, he served as a technology columnist and senior reporter, chronicling the growth of major Pacific Northwest technology firms. His earlier professional experience includes reporting roles at the Tacoma News Tribune and the Yakima Herald-Republic, as well as a tenure with the Associated Press in Washington, D.C. Mr. Dudley is a graduate of Whitman College and has completed fellowships at UC Berkeley’s Knight Digital Media Center and the East-West Center. His extensive experience across news, opinion, and adv...